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POLICY/REGULATION
U.S. EPA Designates PFOA and PFOS as Hazardous Substances under CERCLA
On May 8, 2024, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published the final rule to designate perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS), including their salts and structural isomers, as hazardous substances under section 102(a) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA).
May 16, 2024
POLICY/REGULATION
Control on Phthalates: Usage Limits in South Korea, Japan, E.U., U.S., and Canada
Widely used in cosmetics, toys, food utensils, personal care products, and other household items, Phthalates are exposed to human beings in various ways. Therefore, it is necessary for enterprises to acknowledge the Phthalates requirements and control the exposure levels. ChemLinked compiles the requirements for phthalates in South Korea, Japan, E.U., U.S., and Canada for enterprises' references.
May 10, 2024
POLICY/REGULATION
UK Proposes to Ban the Supply and Sale of Plastic-contained Wet Wipes
On April 24, 2024, UK notified WTO of a draft regulation titled The Environmental Protection (Wet Wipes Containing Plastic) (England) Regulations 2024, aiming at prohibiting the supply and sale of wet wipes containing plastic, including cosmetic wipes. Once the draft is approved, the supply and sale of wet wipes containing plastic in England will face strict prohibition, with only three specified exemptions.
Apr 28, 2024
POLICY/REGULATION
Canada Mandates Plastic Products Reporting for 2024-2026
On April 20, 2024, the Canada Department of the Environment published a notice under subsection 46(1) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (hereafter as the Act), requiring comprehensive reporting from entities involved in the manufacturing or management of plastic resins and certain plastic products to the Federal Plastics Registry. Non-compliance with the Notice may result in penalties under the Act.
Apr 23, 2024
POLICY/REGULATION
Thailand Unveils the Draft of the Sustainable Packaging Management Act
The draft of the Act interprets the terms, definitions, supervision, and penalties related to sustainable packaging, as well as the responsibilities of sustainable packaging management committee, policy committee, enterprises and related organizations.
Apr 07, 2024
POLICY/REGULATION
Outlook about China's Supervision Policy for Recycled Plastics in Food Contact Materials
As countries worldwide are grappling with severe plastic pollution, strategic goals and policy systems for plastic pollution governance have been introduced across the world, primarily focusing on reducing plastic use and increasing recycling rates.
Mar 26, 2024
POLICY/REGULATION
EU to Increase Quality Control Over Plastic Food Contact Materials
As revealed by an initiative issued on March 13, 2024, EU is amending Commission Regulation (EU) No 10/2011 on plastic FCM and Commission Regulation (EC) No 2023/2006 on good manufacturing practice (GMP) for FCM regarding the quality control rules for plastic food contact materials.
Mar 18, 2024
POLICY/REGULATION
India Proposes EPR Regulations for End-of-Life Vehicles
On January 30, 2024, India's Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) issued a draft Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regulations for end-of-life vehicles in the Gazette of India. Interested parties shall submit comments on the proposals to MoEFCC until February 29, 2024.
Feb 01, 2024
POLICY/REGULATION
India Holds Online Meeting to Address EPR Registration
India's Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has just released a notice on its website that a video conferencing meeting will be conducted to address issues related to the registration of Producers and Recyclers and related to EPR credits/certificate generation and transfer.
Jan 23, 2024
